Verb: mesmerize 'mez-mu,rIz
- Induce hypnosis in
"The therapist was able to mesmerize the patient quickly";
- hypnotize, hypnotise [Brit], mesmerise [Brit]
- Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
"She mesmerized the audience with her tricks";
- magnetize, mesmerise [Brit], magnetise [Brit], bewitch, spellbind, hypnotize, hypnotise [Brit]
Derived forms: mesmerized, mesmerizing, mesmerizes
Type of: calm, charm, influence, sedate, tempt, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillise [Brit], tranquillize
Encyclopedia: Mesmerize